Sold for £150
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt
The French company Motobecane was founded in 1923, its first machine being a belt-drive lightweight, made almost unchanged into the 1930s. Ranges of lightweights and larger machines followed until the Eric Jaulmes-designed ‘Mobylette’ arrived in 1949, to compete with the VeloSolex. A runaway success into the 1980s and copied by many other concerns, ‘le Mob’ became the industry standard for the French moped, simple to ride with its auto transmission by belt. Regarded by many as the ultimate Mobylette, the unromantically titled, but very good AV 89 as offered here, is still in great demand.
On offer from the estate of the late David Neve, this rare Mobylette AV 89 is believed to have been imported from France before Mr Neve's ownership. Mr Neve was a collector of small two-stroke machines and H&H was recently entrusted with the sale of his collection. Unfortunately, Mr Neve was unable to restore the Mobylette prior to his passing, and now it is offered to market without reserve. Little is known about the history of the machine and there are no documents available, so buyers should be aware that a V5C will need to be applied for.
For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 30th Oct, 2024
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An auction of classic motorcycles & vintage scooters taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, West Midlands. Venue Details
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